Educ. 501 Philosophy of Education

1. Perennialism
Presented by:
Ms. Joy M. Avelino
MA Ed-ELT

2. Perennialism
•The most conservative,
traditional, or flexible philosophy.
•Perennialists believe that one
should teach the things that one
deems to be of everlasting
pertinence to all people
everywhere.

3. Nature
•Views truth as constant and
universal.
•Education is good if it enables the
student to acquire knowledge of
unchanging principles.

4. Assumption
•Education should cultivate human’s
rational mind.
•Education should stimulate humans
to think critically and thoughtfully.

5. Educational Aim
•To develop power of
thought, internalize truths that
are universal and constant.
• to ensure that students acquire
understandings about the great
ideas of Western civilization.

6. Teaching methods
~Subject-centered
~Methods of disciplining
the mind through reading
and discussion.

7. Character Development
Develop the intellect of all
learners and prepare them
for life.

8. Role of teachers
~A known master
of discipline.

9. PERENNIALISTS

10. Robert Maynard Hutchins
(1929-1951)

11. Mortimer J. Adler
(1902-2001)

12. Jacques Maritain
(1882-1973)

13. “Education implies teaching. Teaching
implies knowledge. Knowledge is truth.
The truth everywhere is the same. Hence,
education should be everywhere the
same.”